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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.26, 45,481.16 and 17,850.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.26, 45,481.16 and 17,850.10 is: 24,633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.26 : 45,481.16 = 17,850.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.26/45,481.16 = 17,850.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.26x = 45,481.16 × 17,850.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.26x = 811,843,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,843,254.12/32,957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.21

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